Choose StarSmashers
Choose StarSmashers if it's currently about 68% cheaper on the Steam Store. StarSmashers launched in 2017.
StarSmashers vs Objects in Space
StarSmashers and Objects in Space both land in Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam. StarSmashers (2017) is 2 years older than Objects in Space (2019). StarSmashers is currently ~68% cheaper on Steam than Objects in Space (7.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Objects in Space
Choose Objects in Space if you want a Simulation and RPG game with Multi-player, LAN PvP, and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Objects in Space launched in 2019.
Both StarSmashers and Objects in Space sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 StarSmashers |  Objects in Space | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 50.6% positive (496 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Wayne Jackson, Jason Mallett, Colin Wren | Flat Earth Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- StarSmashers (2017) is 2 years older than Objects in Space (2019).
- StarSmashers is currently ~68% cheaper on Steam than Objects in Space (7.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Objects in Space has co-op; StarSmashers does not.
- Objects in Space is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; StarSmashers has no Deck rating yet.
StarSmashers vs Objects in Space — FAQ
- Should I play StarSmashers or Objects in Space first?
- If you want chronology, StarSmashers (2017) came out before Objects in Space (2019). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are StarSmashers and Objects in Space similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does StarSmashers have multiplayer like Objects in Space?
- No. Objects in Space supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op), while StarSmashers is listed as single-player only.